Status of the SAS4A/SASSYS-1 Safety Analysis Code
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
SAS4A/SASSYS-1 is a simulation tool used to perform deterministic analysis of anticipated events as well as design basis and beyond design basis accidents for advanced reactors. This report summarizes the current status of SAS4A/SASSYS-1, including the implementation of software quality assurance procedures for configuration management, new licenses, current users, and a gap assessment of the test suite. The existing copyright has been extended for an additional five years, which was essential so that Argonne can continue developing, distributing, and supporting the software for both domestic use and international collaborations. SAS4A/SASSYS-1 Version 5.2 was completed in March 2017 and released to users in May. The importance of SAS4A/SASSYS-1 maintenance reflects its relevance to a number of U.S. Department of Energy programs as well as domestic and international collaborations. External collaborations have also produced improvements in the SAS4A/SASSYS-1 code, and these are noted in this report. SAS4A/SASSYS-1 has a growing user base that continues to strengthen the promotion of advanced non-LWR reactor concepts. Additional users will help solidify DOE’s leadership role in fast reactor safety both domestically and in international collaborations.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Nuclear Reactor Technologies (NE-7). Advanced Reactor Technologies (ART)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 1463260
- Report Number(s):
- ANL-ART--97; 145562
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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